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Proverbs 10:6

World English Bible

Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

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Proverbs 10:6 in other translations

Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

Proverbs 10:6 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 10:6 in context

  1. 4He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand,
    but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.
  2. 5He who gathers in summer is a wise son,
    but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.
  3. 6Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
    but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
  4. 7The memory of the righteous is blessed,
    but the name of the wicked will rot.
  5. 8The wise in heart accept commandments,
    but a chattering fool will fall.